His Majesty King Abdullah II, affirmed his support to the Jordanian Judiciary, and his determination to develop it and improve conditions of judges, with a view to serve the comprehensive development process in the Kingdom.

His Majesty King Abdullah II, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, visited on Wednesday the Civil Defense Department, (CDD) where he was briefed by Director of the CDD, Major General Mahmoud Abbadi, on duties carried out by the CDD, as well as services provided to citizens in all part of the Kingdom.

His Majesty King Abdullah II, affirmed his support to the various activities and humanitarian services provided by the International Committee of the Red Cross, (ICRC) in Jordan and in the region's countries.

His Majesty King Abdullah II condemned today the assassination of Hamas leader Sheikh Ahmad Yasin by the Israeli authorities. In a statement to Petra, the Jordanian news agency, His Majesty said that this is a crime that will only lead to further escalation, violence and instability in the region.

His Majesty King Abdullah II, and Queen Rania Al Abdullah, returned home on Wednesday following a brief visit to Turkey during which the King discussed with the Turkish President, Ahmet Necdet Sezar, and Prime Minister, Recep Tayyb Erdogan, means of enhancing bilateral relations, economic cooperation as well as the latest regional developments.

His Majesty King Abdullah II on Tuesday held talks with Turkish President Ahmad Nacdet Sezer on bilateral cooperation and situation in the region, particularly the Palestinian issue and the situation in Iraq.

Their Majesties King Abdullah II, and Queen Rania Al Abdullah arrived in Ankara on Tuesday on a two-day official visit during which his Majesty will hold talks with the Turkish president Ahmet Necdet Sezer and Prime Minister Recep Tayyb Erdogan.